Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chocolatier, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 54 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 54 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 55 947
Women: 25-35median CHF 55 947
Men: 35-45median CHF 60 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 60 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 60 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 60 000
Men: 55+median CHF 63 050
Women: 55+median CHF 63 050
median CHF 56 725
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chocolatier relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 53 625. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 62 400 per year.
Salary by work experience
chocolatier, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 55 650
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 53 625
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 55 263
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 56 625
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 61 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 62 400
median CHF 56 730
+12%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chocolatier have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 58 500. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 76 376 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chocolatier is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chocolatier, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 100 0001 job
Health care / Social services
CHF 84 46319 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 80 293Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 60 750101 jobs
Industry various
CHF 60 3716 jobs
Insurance
CHF 59 250Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 57 6004 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 56 00015 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 56 000Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 55 25033 jobs
Salary by cantons for chocolatier
The top two high-paying cantons for chocolatier are Schwyz and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.